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By Andrew Bansal

I recently did this interview with Alcest mainman Neige, for GuitarWorld.com. Check it out at this location.

By Andrew Bansal

Death metal legends Cannibal Corpse have just released their twelfth studio album “Torture” on Metal Blade Records. An album as strong as anything they’ve ever put out, it has proven to be yet another epic offering in the band’s much-celebrated career, and is being savored by fans and critics alike. It not only enhances their reputation as skillful songwriters, but will also make them an even more devastating live band, as fans will find out during Cannibal Corpse’s upcoming North American headline tour with Exhumed, Abysmal Dawn and Arkaik which starts on April 5th, and then on the Summer Slaughter tour as well. Extreme metal fans who haven’t yet picked up this album definitely need to. Continue reading “Interview: Cannibal Corpse Drummer Talks About Lyric-Writing Process”

By Andrew Bansal

Norwegian avant-garde black metal band Borknagar have been known to experiment with new sounds and styles on each of their studio albums, and their new album “Urd” is no exception. Set to release in Europe on March 26th and in North America on March 27th via Century Media Records, the album sees the band make further progress in their musical journey while still keeping the black metal element intact, thus presenting the best of both worlds, in terms of their musical style. Continue reading “Interview: Borknagar Mainman Discusses New Album “Urd” (Audio)”

By Andrew Bansal

Thrash metal outfit Angelus Apatrida is undoubtedly one of the most popular bands in their home country Spain, but to the outside world, they are a relatively unknown entity. Having started out more than 11 years ago, they put out two demos that played an important role in creating the band’s initial fan base, and then went on to release two full-length albums in 2006 and 2007. But they achieved a major breakthrough by signing to Century Media Records in 2009, subsequently releasing their third full-length album “Clockwork”, and becoming an actively touring act within European circles, sharing the stage with the likes of Arch Enemy, Slayer, Megadeth, and many others. Continue reading “Interview: Angelus Apatrida Frontman Talks New Album, Past Touring Experiences”

By Andrew Bansal

Veteran rock singer Jeff Scott Soto is easily one of the most prolific artists in our favorite genre, having contributed his vocals to as many as 60 albums. He has worked with a plethora of musicians, most notably with Yngwie Malmsteen, Talisman, Journey and Trans-Siberian Orchestra. But other than his collaborations and work in other bands, he has released four solo albums that have showcased the versatility in his voice. Now he is ready to release his fifth solo album “Damage Control”, on March 27th via Frontiers Records, an album that certainly goes back to more of a rock sound as compared to the more mainstream direction of the previous release “Beautiful Mess”, and fans of hard rock will find this new album to their liking. Continue reading “Interview: Jeff Scott Soto Discusses New Solo Album “Damage Control” (Audio)”

By Andrew Bansal

I recently did this interview with Vanaprasta guitarists Collin Desha and Cameron Dmytryk. It’s now posted on GuitarWorld.com. Check it out at this location!